SuburbanDaddy

SuburbanMommy (to Thing 3):  I’m afraid you are going to fall out of your chair if you sit like that.
Thing 3: Mommy, you don’t need to be afraid of me.  I’m not a monster!

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It was a clear, post-hurricane Irene morning for the first day of school today. Thing 2 started first grade, riding the bus for the first time, and Thing 1 is an old pro now in second grade.

SuburbanMommy made them endure the yearly ritual of hair combing, collared shirts, and lots of pictures.  One [...]

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Considering all the struggles we went through to finally get the boys potty trained, I’m trying not to get too excited about Thing 4 wanting to sit on the potty. She also tells us when her diaper is dirty and happily lets us change it.

Potty trained before two years old? An [...]

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Thing 1: “Why we don’t go to Chuck E Cheese?”
SuburbanMommy: “It’s really crazy there”
Thing 2: “We like it crazy”
Indeed.

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It’s that time of year. Back to school is celebrated by parents everywhere. Today was open house where kids can meet their new teacher, find their desk, and get used to the fact that summer vacation is over.
Thing 1 got comfortable in a reading chair in his second grade (wow!) classroom.

Thing 2 tried [...]

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A major thunderstorm tonight with thunder, lightning, and hail. Right as we were putting everyone to bed which didn’t help any.  We usually do pretty well with thunderstorms. Except for one Thing.  Can you guess which one gets scared from thunderstorms?
Is it Thing 1, who breaks into tears and has crazy endurance [...]

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Maybe there really is something to the old expression “they don’t make ‘em like they used to.”
The classic toys and games, many of the same ones I played as a kid, are still great and kids love them.
Right now, the most popular game in my house is Hungry Hungry Hippos. It’s not very [...]

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Me: Do you know how you get big, strong muscles?
Thing 3: No.
Me: You eat a lot of healthy foods.
Thing 3: Like Lunchables?
In case you don’t know what Lunchables are, go here.

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